Willie Mullins initially ruled Douvan out for the remainder of the season in December, only to put him back in the mix for the race earlier this month.

Both trainers have more than one representative, though, with Henderson having also entered Top Notch, whilst Mullins has nine entries to pick from in total, including Un De Sceaux, Min and Yorkhill.

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Paul Nicholls’ Politologue has been the star two-mile chaser on the track this season so far, emerging as a major player after winning his first three starts this term, including the Tingle Creek Chase, and he could be joined by San Benedeto.

John Hales owns Politologue, whose colours were carried to victory in this race by One Man in 1998 and Azertyuiop in 2004.